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Dr. Michael Eric Dyson to Keynote National Black Men in Leadership Summit

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updated: Apr 20, 2021

DETROIT, April 20, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) presents the National Black Men in Leadership Summit taking place on Tuesday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. The event, in partnership with the National Diversity Council (NDC) and the National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity (NCRJE), will focus on the theme “Advancing Black Male Leaders: The Voice, Truths and Power of Black Men.”

The summit will include a keynote address from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, general panel discussions, and breakout sessions that focus on leadership development and advancement topics. Title sponsors include Comerica Bank, AAA; the keynote sponsor is TCF Bank and event sponsors include Doctors Without Borders, Marsh & McLennan Agency, New York Life, Grow Financial Federal Credit, Tinuiti and DTE.

Among Fortune 500 companies, less than one percent of CEOs are Black. According to Fortune, today, there are only four Black CEOs. Over the past two decades, there have only been 18 Black CEOs in total.

“Despite progress over the years, Black men continue to be underrepresented in the C-Suite, boards and executive leadership teams,” said Dennis Kennedy, the founder and board chairman of the National Diversity Council. “It is time to commit to increasing advancement opportunities for Black men in workplaces and communities.”

To attend the virtual summit, please register at the following link: https://bit.ly/3i8VP2F. To learn more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact ivy.hunter@nationaldiversitycouncil.org.

About the Michigan Diversity Council

A non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in diversity and inclusion. The Michigan Diversity Council is under the umbrella of the National Diversity Council. More information about the council is available at: michigandiversitycouncil.org

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April 20, 2021
National Diversity Council Launches Multi-State Virtual DiversityFIRST™ Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) Certification Program
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updated: Jan 28, 2021
HOUSTON, January 28, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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In 2015, National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ program graduated its inaugural class of 23 Certified Diversity Professionals (CDPs) and to date, have graduated over 700.

This year, the DiversityFIRST™ Certified Diversity Professionals (CDP) program will be offered virtually in 24 cities across the United States:
- Philadelphia, PA – February 8 – 12, 2021
- Cincinnati, OH – February 22 – 26, 2021
- Newark, NJ – March 8 – 12, 2021
Click here for additional dates and a virtual location nearest you: http://diversitycertificationprogram.org/sessions/2021-2

Graduates of the program are recognized as a National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP).

The National Diversity Council has gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure that our graduates receive the finest, timeliest, and most relevant knowledge available in the evolving Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) field. Our mission is to prepare you to create and implement highly successful D&I strategies for organizational excellence that give you and your organization a competitive edge in today’s global marketplace.

However, that is only part of our mission. You will also expand your horizon with the knowledge you acquire, the new colleagues you meet, and the experience you gain.

Upon completion of the 5-day program, participants will:
- Recognize diversity and inclusion as drivers of business success and employee engagement in the 21st-century workplace.
- Possess a broad range of knowledge and skills to perform at a high level as D&I professionals and bring value to their organizations.
- Gain access to a reputable and reliable community of professionals through the DiversityFIRST™ Graduate Network to encourage continued learning as the D&I field evolves.
- Enhance credibility with the National Diversity Council’s CDP designation to positively impact professional growth.
To register and learn more about the National Diversity Council’s DiversityFIRST™ program, please visit the website at: www.diversitycertificationprogram.org

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Source: National Diversity Council
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January 28, 2021
National Diversity Council’s National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity Announces New Appointment to Board of Directors

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updated: Nov 18, 2020

HOUSTON, November 18, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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The National Diversity Council (NDC) announced it has appointed Ovell Barbee, SPHR, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer at Spectrum Health, to its Board of Directors for the National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity (NCRJE).

Awarded a prestigious community “Giant Award” by Grand Rapids Community College for his advocacy on behalf of others, Ovell Barbee has established an outstanding reputation as a visionary human resource leader with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

He has developed and led innovative HR initiatives in diverse industries, including Motorola, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and General Motors/OnStar. He was recently recognized by Corp! Magazine as a Diversity Business Leader and was named to the list of Top 50 Executives Under the Age of 50 by the National Black MBA Association.

Barbee, who leads an award-winning team at Spectrum Health, is best known for his clarion call to “Stop the Silence,” having spent an entire year meeting with and listening to leaders throughout Grand Rapids, Michigan, to break down barriers and understand the perceptions, challenges and attitudes toward Spectrum Health.

“The National Diversity Council is honored to have an inclusive leader such as Ovell join our Board of Directors for the NCRJE. His commitment is not just to DE&I, but to racial justice and equity in our country as well. As a dedicated board member for the Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC), it is a double win for us to also have his insight as a part of these initiatives under the umbrella of the NDC and NCRJE,” says Darlene King, Executive Director, MIDC/NDC Consultant.

“I am pleased to be appointed to this prestigious board. It is important for us to advocate on behalf of others as we take action to build more equitable communities,” Barbee said.

The National Coalition for Racial Justice and Equity aims to advance racial equity for all to transform our nation and achieve social justice. Through collaboration from leaders across various industries, NCRJE will create a space that leverages the voices and perspectives of our networks to help dismantle systemic racism through strategic and intentional racial equity efforts.

We will serve as a conduit for change around racial justice and have a tangible impact on our communities and our nation.

To learn more about the National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity, please visit the website at www.NCRJE.org.

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Source: National Diversity Council

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November 18, 2020